"No plans to port Elite Dangerous to PS5"

[stormyuk]

our aim was to focus on the initial set of updates and then turn our attention back onto console. There’s no doubt that the additional development work on these updates and community requests pose a challenge on our previous plans and timelines

In other words - the console launch is delayed and anything not on the current dev plan is likely also delayed further. Current-gen port is never going to happen.

This is probably one of the reasons there are "no plans". I think the whole project could end up being scaled back and things which were even planned to be in the Odyssey "road map" might be delayed or scrapped.

I do wonder just how many copies of EDO Frontier are expecting or targetting to sell on PS4 or Xbox.

 

[DazeDreamer]

Interestingly every single console question asked on Supercruise news was ignored and some including myself asked if there would be any console details in the developer post tomorrow.

Ignored. Honestly this is exasperating.

How do, also watched livestream yesterday and was trying to co-ordinate with yourselves relating to developer post so it would be more noticeable to themselves, and can now only come to the conclusion that its being actively avoided.....so frustrated over this especially after commitment for better communication reaching the point where I may just switch off to the community team not sure what else to say that may actually make a difference

 

[[Cancelled Consoleer] boppa_]

Makes sense as they can't even give a roadmap past the next few weeks.

I'm very disappointed. I started out in Elite on PS4 launch in absolute wonder at the scale of it all. I went out to Sag A and back and then chose a home, formed a little group with a few mates - put a PMF together and started some in-game RP, writing our own 'in-game' lore based around our IRL interests.

We met - and still meet - many new people through that PMF. Meet other players in nearby systems and generally fostered a community around the game is something that can't be bought.

I went on Distant Worlds 2 , then worked for months to afford a Fleet Carrier. I learnt new programming skills, as I started to get involved with the many 3rd party add-ons, some of those skills I've been able to transfer into my IRL work-life. I have Frontier to thank for that.

This game has given me personally so much over the years. I've met people, I've learnt new things, I've discovered a creativity and skills that I didn't know I had.

I anticipated the launch of Odyssey and the launch of the PS5 would continue to bring more and more to that journey, but over the last 6 months I've witnessed the exact opposite happening.

It feels as though the console community in particular is being left to wither on the vine. Each announcement the CM's make gives the impression that Frontier do not care about it's console player-base. I worry about the PC playerbase as well. Those who were rightfully expecting to see ship interiors, and VR support - all sidelined and with no future. It's starting to feel like a donkey going after a carrot on a stick.

After investing thousands of hours, across multiple platforms, I'm currently considering my future investment in this game very carefully.


o7

 

[Snowymonk]

You can almost see the pieces falling into place, setting up the ‘…. It is with regret that we’ll have to delay the console release to Q4 2021. We have taken your feedback on board and will be focussing on the following areas of the game as a matter of priority. …. Etc….’

 

[stormyuk]

You can almost see the pieces falling into place, setting up the ‘…. It is with regret that we’ll have to delay the console release to Q4 2021. We have taken your feedback on board and will be focussing on the following areas of the game as a matter of priority. …. Etc….’

Autumn ends on December the 21st so Q4 is when its already planned. IMO I can see delays into 2022.

 

[SCiARA]

I'd day May 2022 is a safe bet

 

[VR StarLightPL]

I'd day May 2022 is a safe bet

yeah, another fiscal year ;-) although they might want to sell it sooner, so that many suc... happy customers will buy it ;-)

 

[[PS4 Pro - PC] earthtone99]

If it ends up going to 2022 and we still don’t get native PS5 support, then I’ll be done with the console version.

 

[Snowymonk]

I'd day May 2022 is a safe bet

You are probably right but I don’t see them jumping that far in one go.
if I was in their marketing / damage control team, I would initially suggest a Xmas release to grab that particular market share and only acknowledging a move to ‘early 2022’ in early November after the plans are reviewed post October half term and they think it’s the right time to delay again. + all the time quoting PC performance fixes

 

[Stinja]

I anticipated the launch of Odyssey and the launch of the PS5 would continue to bring more and more to that journey, but over the last 6 months I've witnessed the exact opposite happening.
... I worry about the PC playerbase as well. Those who were rightfully expecting to see ship interiors, and VR support - all sidelined and with no future. It's starting to feel like a donkey going after a carrot on a stick.

Seeing the PC youtubers which had dedicated Elite channels now branching out into MS Flight SIm, [REDACTED], No Mans Sky, Space Engine, X4, etc, plus the tone of their Elite coverage has changed to being critical, should be massive warning bells to FDev.

Probably why they're trying to change tack slightly, but they still dont seem to get it like Hello Games or Digital Extremes, not sure if the CMs etc are just passing the message from higher ups or there's clashes going on internally and too much inertia from whoevers in charge.


More OT: at the moment we've run out of coffee mugs, so i'm using one of my Fuel Rat ones, makes me sad i'm lacking the will to Elite like i used to. Brings back memories though:

PS5 version plz!

 

[[Cancelled Consoleer] boppa_]

Seeing the PC youtubers which had dedicated Elite channels now branching out into MS Flight SIm, [REDACTED], No Mans Sky, Space Engine, X4, etc, plus the tone of their Elite coverage has changed to being critical, should be massive warning bells to FDev.

Probably why they're trying to change tack slightly, but they still dont seem to get it like Hello Games or Digital Extremes, not sure if the CMs etc are just passing the message from higher ups or there's clashes going on internally and too much inertia from whoevers in charge.


More OT: at the moment we've run out of coffee mugs, so i'm using one of my Fuel Rat ones, makes me sad i'm lacking the will to Elite like i used to. Brings back memories though:

PS5 version plz!

Yezplz (not happening)

 

[GavDCook]

They have to ship a product to PS4 as a legal requirement and that’s all, minimum viable product with no further support or updates.

 

[stormyuk]

They have to ship a product to PS4 as a legal requirement and that’s all, minimum viable product with no further support or updates.

They could just scrap it altogether for console and choose not to release the DLC at all.

Sony can't legally force a developer to release anything. That's the choice of the developer. Developers change their minds all the time.

 

[Nerix]

They have to ship a product to PS4 as a legal requirement and that’s all, minimum viable product with no further support or updates.

That's not the case, we had the same discussion in a different thread.

It's not a legal issue. There are games that dropped support for old-gen consoles and only updated the current gen going forward. E.g. Diablo 3 once dropped support for PS3 and X360 and only moved forward with PS4 and XOne.

It's a business decision. And due to the delay most probably a bad one, as end of this year the old consoles will become very quickly less and less relevant.

 

[Snowymonk]

They have to ship a product to PS4 as a legal requirement and that’s all, minimum viable product with no further support or updates.

not the case. FFVII is available on PS4 & PS5. The Yuffle DLC is only available to PS5 users.

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Yuffie DLC is exclusive to PS5

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade's Yuffie Episode DLC is only available on PS5 due to optimization

www.gamesradar.com

 

[fishevi]

I do wonder just how many copies of EDO Frontier are expecting or targetting to sell on PS4 or Xbox.

By the looks(and sounds and smells.. ) of it so far, they will NOT sell it to me.

Have free epic pc account, but no intention on buying odyssey for pc(no capable pc and no plans for buying one, also I don't pay for "work still in progress" products).

Ps4 is my gaming platform choice for now.
If Odyssey goes out as really finished product(not "Frontier finished") and I like review of it, I'll consider buying.

Also no trust(in company), no money(from me), so Frontier needs to earn my trust first to get my money(again).
So far they are not my favorites.
Only thing looking good for them in my eyes is that I really like Elite, playing it regularly.
Also, I can stay happy with working Horizons only.

Bottom line: to sell me Odyssey, they need to impress me first. So far, not convinced.

 

[[Cancelled Consoleer] boppa_]

What do we think to this then...

I asked in one of the threads for some context around the "no plans for PS5/XBox SX" statement.

@Zac Cocken responded requesting more information. (https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threa...ikes-fd-are-you-listening.584968/post-9384703)

Which I provided, in what I thought was a concise and polite manner.
(https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threa...ikes-fd-are-you-listening.584968/post-9386871)

Zac then just ignored it, didn't respond at all.

Do you think they're just not allowed to talk about it at all? What about this "we'd rather give you an answer you don't like that nothing at all" mantra. Where does this stand with that?

 

[stormyuk]

I must confess I don't understand it. Is there some big announcement coming this year about current generation console support and they are not allowed to talk about it (wishful thinking?) or do they just not want to tell us bad news as per VR when they did disclose it?

Either way it is frustrating.

 

[Nerix]

What do we think to this then...

I asked in one of the threads for some context around the "no plans for PS5/XBox SX" statement.

@Zac Cocken responded requesting more information. (https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threa...ikes-fd-are-you-listening.584968/post-9384703)

Which I provided, in what I thought was a concise and polite manner.
(https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threa...ikes-fd-are-you-listening.584968/post-9386871)

Zac then just ignored it, didn't respond at all.

Do you think they're just not allowed to talk about it at all? What about this "we'd rather give you an answer you don't like that nothing at all" mantra. Where does this stand with that?

Saw your post in that thread and really hoped that Zac will deliver some more details after he responded.

Probably just too much on his plate. Perhaps a friendly DM with the link to your answer that provides the context would get him to answer the question? It's worth a try.

 

[stormyuk]

Oh noes. Don't tease us FDev...

Heya Stinja!
When we have further word on the latest from console development side, you can all absolutely have it.

Any new updates on news of this scale and importance will be made formally, not in response to posts.

Still very, very many conversations going on daily covering all elements of next steps for Elite Dangerous, so we're excited to talk more with you all on progress as soon as possible.

Thanks! o7

Hope?